With Heart and Wonder

Have you ever experienced an inner knowing that you ned to take a break? But you keep pushing it off and pushing it off, until life intervenes? This episode shares my recent story with needing a break and deciding that it's time to put the podcast on hold for a few months.  We'll be back later this Fall! *** GET IN TOUCH Did this episode spark an interesting reflection or a question stirring...

Your space impacts how you feel! Interior Designer, Diana Delaney joins us this episode to chat about: Why getting clear on how you want to feel is the most important step! How to release the pressure and make design fun! The top tip to get a paint colour you love Why you should incorporate pieces you love, even if they don’t “fit” in your space *** PODCAST GIVEAWAY Get all the info on this year’s...

In this solo episode, I circle back to the theme of purpose. Instead of focusing on purpose, I invite you to get curious about how you can become more you! And expand your horizons and vision of what’s possible in the process. *** PODCAST GIVEAWAY Get all the info on this year’s *giveaway*! There are chances to win amazing prizes all summer long. podcastgiveaway.meghanjohnston.com *** GET IN TOUCH...

Are you feeling this pressure to figure out your purpose? This episode is for you! I’m joined by my friend and fellow coach, Adriana as we chat about:  Why we get obsessed with finding our purpose How to reframe purpose - it’s not a destination The difference between finding your purpose and living on purpose How to bring more fulfillment into your days (and why this is what matters!) *** PODCAST...

This one’s a sister episode to ep. 100. Tune in to hear why I’m celebrating you! And how you can join the celebrations this summer.  >> Head to podcastgiveaway.meghanjohnston.com for all the details on how to earn points and be entered in some spectacular prize draws! << *** GET IN TOUCH Did this episode spark an interesting reflection or a question stirring in your heart? I love heari...

I decided at the last moment to mark episode 100 in a different way than I had planned. Tune in to hear about someone who has been on my heart these last few days. Their legacy is one of spreading love, joy and hope.  We’ll keep the celebration alive in the next episode where I’ll share more about the future of the podcast and how you can be part of it! GET IN TOUCH Did this episode spark an inter...

In this episode we’re joined by Rita Alma (leadership coach, conflict mediator, equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) practitioner and facilitator) who shares her story of making time for joy, creativity and connection outside of work, as a way to balance the hard and heavy.  We chat about:  What inspired Rita to prioritize joy and creativity in her schedule Trying new things, making friends and...

In this episode I share a realization that came up in my own life related to discomfort. There’s a big difference in how I meet physical discomfort from how I meet mental and emotional discomfort.  Tune in to hear what this all has to do with giving yourself the support you need. *** GET IN TOUCH Did this episode spark an interesting reflection or a question stirring in your heart? I love hearing...

We’re going back to basics in this episode, because sometimes the most foundational things are the hardest to integrate (and the most impactful!). Anytime you’re looking to create a shift in your life there’s two things you need to get clear on. Otherwise it’s really easy to feel confused, disoriented or to get burned out. Listen in to hear the 2 things you need to get clear on when you’re looking...

She’s back! One of the most loved episodes ( episode 72 ) from 2023 featured my one and only sister, Becca Johnston. Today we’re chatting after our latest sister date at a Tegan and Sara concert (as part of their Not Tonight 2024 acoustic and storytelling tour). We reflect on:  The cyclical nature of healing, creativity and concert tours Creating intimacy and communities where you can show up as y...

Feel like there’s something wrong with you and like you just “aren’t doing life right”? This episode with Cassandra DeAnn is all about using Human Design and Gene Keys to embrace your unique energy, gifts and purpose. Cassandra shares her own story of coming home to herself after an upbringing of religious abuse and outsourcing her authority. Human Design and Gene Keys helped her find her confiden...

Today we’re taking inspiration from the Spring season to chat about fresh starts and new beginnings. I share some of my own struggles when it comes to planning my routines, and how I’ve intentionally created more support to nourish myself as I plant new seeds. *** FREE WORKSHOP Interested in the “Spring Focus: Planting Seeds + Playing with Priorities” workshop? Learn more and register here: spring...

“You’re born to experience art” - Cindy Ingram In this episode we’re joined by Cindy Ingram for a conversation about how *anyone* can use art as a way of connecting more deeply with themselves. We chat about: How art can help you grow and heal (even if you don’t know anything about art) Why you get goosebumps sometimes when you look at art How to look at art for self-discovery and healing Cindy’s...

Often we hold ourselves back from the things that give us energy and make us come alive, because other people don’t get it. In this episode I talk about a short film I saw last week that totally inspired me - and I think it will inspire you too! *** MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE FILM: Soundscape (with Erik Weihenmayer + Timmy O’Neill) NEWSLETTER (on tap dancing PODCAST EPISODES (where I was a guest...

“The digital nomad lifestyle is not the silver bullet out of bad habits or unhappiness, and no one should see it as such. It's a way into different surroundings, more stimulation and achieving goals, a more saturated way of living with intense highs and lows.” - Kayla Ihrig Kayla Ihrig is on the podcast today, chatting about her new book “How to be a Digital Nomad”.If you’ve ever wondered if trave...

For the first episode of 2024 we are letting things get real messy. This episode is all about sparking curiosity and moving forward even in the messiness. It’s about getting curious and imagining what’s possible (not just for ourselves, but for our collective future).I talk about: The argument from Naomi Klein’s latest book that I can’t get out of my head The thing I’m (maybe… likely) doing wrong...

I can’t believe it! This is the last episode of 2023. What a year it’s been. In this episode I’m reflecting on the biggest surprise from this past year. I’m also sharing 5 questions (that you might not have thought of!) to add to your own end of year reflection. Reflection Questions: What were the moments that I felt most like myself this year? What surprised me in 2023? ( this could be things tha...

“ You have to figure out, no matter what your age, what really brings you joy?” Today’s guest Kim Selby, will without a doubt leave you feeling sparkly. Kim’s an incredible advocate for age positivity, choosing joy and igniting your spark. In this episode chat about: How to Ignite Your Spark Reconnecting with your Childhood passions Embracing the Gifts and Opportunities in your Third Act (or at an...

This one's a short and sweet episode with an invitation to shift perspectives when it comes to overthinking. I share a tool to find the answers inside you when it feels like you don't know the way. *** GET IN TOUCH Did this episode spark an interesting reflection or a question stirring in your heart? I love hearing from you! Instagram: @meghanljohnston Email: hello@meghanjohnston.com Website: megh...

Tara Winters is an award winning money & spirituality coach, soul guide, speaker, writer and mother of three. After years of hiding her spirituality while working as a corporate accountant and downplaying her money wisdom in the spiritual world, she discovered that money and spirituality can, in fact, truly elevate one another. She now brings her unique medicine to lovingly guide people back t...

This episode explores the relationship between sound and self-expression including: The yoga studio incident that inspired a whole lot of curiosity The award I was given in high school that I was super embarrassed about The practices I’ve been exploring to bring more compassion and celebration to self-expression through sound *** HAVE A MOMENT? It would be oh-so-incredible if you could leave a Rat...

Mikaela Clark started her clothing company with the mission of making one-of-a-kind sustainably produced clothing that connected people with their inner kid. In this episode we chat about: How her childhood inspired creativity and self-expression How she founded Hansel as a way of grounding and connecting to her childhood self during a period of transition How you can get more playful and curious...

This episode is PART TWO of a two part series where we are diving into the art of celebrating yourself and what it has to do with pacing, patience and creating sustainable personal transformation. In this part, I share my experience moving through my own healing journey with seizures and the three things that have helped me most to be patient - one of which is celebrating all the little wins along...

Ever felt like there are things in your life that you should be proud of but you feel totally disconnected from them - almost like they happened to someone else? This episode is for you! It’s PART ONE of a two part series where we are diving into the art of celebrating yourself and what it has to do with pacing, patience and creating sustainable personal transformation. *** GET IN TOUCH Did this e...

This episode is a little bit different! I share three not really (but also kind of) related stories celebrating lessons learned from messy imperfect living. Some themes explored: Letting go of the weight of expectation Slipping back into old patterns Doing less (instead of trying to cram everything in) *** GRATEFUL FOR YOU An extra big thank you today if you’ve left a rating, review or have hit “f...